OSHA cites demolition contractor in Boston collapse that killed the operator. 

Trade groups said they needed more time to respond to the agency's questions about a proposal to lower blood lead levels that would necessitate a worker's medical removal.

The Dept. of Labor is reopening a public comment period of its proposal to revoke permission for Arizona's state safety plan after officials moved to address OSHA's concerns.

ASUS is a utility company whose 300 or so employees help military installations across eight states rebuild and maintain their water and wastewater infrastructure.

AGC says safety guidelines should instead account for local conditions and the type of work.

There were 22 trench-related deaths in the first half of this year, up from 15 in all of 2021. 

Construction remains one of the most common fields where workers are exposed to lead.

Agency recommends improved severe weather safety procedures after the partial collapse in Illinois that killed six workers but raises no issues over design or construction.

OSHA says Arizona has been delinquent in adopting national safety standards since 2015.